Ambiance- industrial vibes. Light and airy. Clean and hip Service- counter service and from when we ordered to receiving the food was less than 5 minutes. Food quality- excellent poke bowls and udon! Very fresh fish and great flavors! Value- $20 CAD for a poke bowl feels like a great value to me for the quality Overall 5 stars! Highly recommend. read more

Kululu Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

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Absolutely fabulous!! 5-stars for the service, 5-stars for the food, 5-stars for the ambiance. I loved this place and I'm so glad I found it close to our hotel. We stopped in here shortly after arriving in Squamish and I really wish we had this restaurant in Toronto. Healthy, clean eating. So fresh and flavourful. We ordered the salmon poke bowl and it was so delicious. I actually wish I'd gone back there again tonight for dinner. We also treated ourselves to a cheeky little dessert and shared a Nanaimo bar. The two ladies we dealt with were super nice and made our experience that much nicer. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. I highly recommend it. read more

Kululu Cafe - Salmon Poké Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

Paid $26 for a poke bowl and when I asked if they had any sesame sauce for it they told me it would be an additional $.80. I was a little shocked read more

If you want to discover hidden eatery gems in Squamish, then Kululu Cafe must be on the list. Kululu Cafe is a small Japanese cafe which serves healthy and fresh ingredients. Their poke bowls have higher popularity in the community. It is not hard to tell the chef has put genuine effort into the presentation, even a simple dish. The dishes look as good as they taste. Tuna Trio Bowl comes with a generous amount of tuna (including regular tuna, tuna belly, and spicy tuna). They load with fresh avocado, vegetables, and fish roe. Best poke bowl ever; you won't find a better place. Chicken Udon loads with mushrooms, tofu, vegetables, and half a boiled egg. We are in love with the warm udon soup. It tastes like a depth of flavour of shitake mushrooms. Simple and tasty! Kululu Cafe is a must-stop place if you are in Squamish. BOOKMARK this place for your next trip. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: ‍‍‍‍‍5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Kids love their udon. Price: $30-50 for two (lunch) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: 3/5 Tips: * has vegan free options. * can enjoy beautiful mountains view when dinning at outdoor tables. * sells Japanese groceries in a corner section. Would I Return: Yes ‍ read more

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This was a spot that our group stopped at on our way back from Whistler. It's location was quite close to the highway, but is also surrounded by a couple business buildings. We came here for a late lunch after a hearty breakfast, and was quite happy to see that they had half portions available. We ordered a salmon and tuna poke bowl (half size - $8.50) and saw that it also comes with edamame and apple slices. It was not a traditional poke bowl that you may see in other places -- instead, they utilized clean and fresh vegetables / greens. I really appreciated the refreshing taste of this bowl, and I can tell that they use very fresh ingredients for their items. Both the salmon and tuna were not fishy at all and both compliment the vegetables very well. The rice base was cooked perfectly and had a blend of quinoa and millet as well. For someone who doesn't like quinoa, I liked the rice they provided here! There was a light sauce (similar taste to soy sauce) that enhanced the flavours of the ingredients. For a small eater like myself, the half bowl was definitely enough (and more)! I did not feel overly bloated after as it tasted like a healthy meal. Kululu Cafe has very generous portions and fresh ingredients for an affordable price. I would definitely come here again if I am in the area! read more

Kululu Cafe - Salmon bowl (half size) $8.50 - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

Bright space, friendly faces, good grub. Great spot for quick meetings or grabbing some decent priced grocs. :) read more

Had tuna poke bowl for lunch (dine-in). I love the deco at the resto and plenty of seating space and parking. They have a cute mini j grocery store in the back with korean and japanese snacks and grocery items. Perfect for quick meal on the way to Whistler. read more

Heard about Kululu from our Airbnb host and decided to check it out for dinner as it was only a block away from the house. Initially we thought it was a poke place that we usually see in California, but it was more of a Japanese restaurant that served different types of food (udon, rice bowls, salad, etc) and beverages (teas, beer & coffee). The lady who took our order, who I assume was the owner, was very friendly and answered my many questions about the tuna bowls. We ended up ordering a bowl of udon and the tuna trio bowl. Both of us LOVED our order. All the the ingredients in my tuna bowl (tuna, vegetable & rice) was so fresh & tasty and my wife's udon bowl was amazing. Visiting from California we've had fair share of Japanese cuisine and this little place definitely exceeded our expectation. Highly recommended! read more

Kululu Cafe - Vegetable Udon - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

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Authentic Japanese food. Love the udon and the soba. Great vegan options and healthy food.

Nothing like a cold tan tan noodle in the summer or after a hike in Squamish! This is a little out of the way from the main road, just a little farther than Shannon Falls but would definitely recommend you check it out. We ate outdoors looking a the beautiful mountains. read more

Kululu Cafe - Cold tan tan noodles with an egg - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

Everything was so fresh and tasty! Loved the sashimi, salad and poke style bowls. The citrus dressing was wonderful as was the udon broth. Friendly service and clean tables and bathrooms. Great place to stop by from or to Whistler. read more

This is more of a 3.5 star for me but rounded up to a 4 since the fish quality was pretty good. Anyways, after a day on the slopes, we were famished and stopped here to try a couple different bowls on our drive back. I got the tuna trio which was a mix of tuna, toro and spicy tuna (about 2 pieces each). The tuna was delicious - melted in my mouth and one of the better cuts I've had of pure tuna! The toro wasn't as flavorful or fatty as typical cuts would be, but still pretty good. The spicy tuna was ok - a bit stringy and sparse on meat and sauce - seemed to be using more the leftover scraps of other cuts of fish with stringy sections. However, I overheard that I got the last tuna trio bowl of the day so perhaps the fish quality would be different had I come a little earlier? Everything was served with a handful of fresh veggies atop some purple rice, which worked well with my tuna trio bowl, but seemed to overwhelm the marinated poke my friend ordered. Regular sushi rice would have been better for the latter. For $3 extra, you could make items into combos (an addition of go-mae, miso soup and edamane). The miso soup had a veggie in it that tasted kind of like wintermelon, which was a little unexpected for miso. Go-mae was a mix of bok choi and beans, which was different and nice with the peanut sauce. Overall, everything was presented beautifully, tasted very clean and didn't need too much sauce to be flavorful. I liked that. Customer service is also very friendly and seemed to garner a steady stream of locals who came by with their families. Menu reflected an interesting variety ranging from kid friendly items/sizes, fish, roast beef bowls, sobas, currys, udons, and even coffee - all appetizing yet a strange potpourri mix - not quite fusion. They also promote the health benefits of their food and drinks, and I was curious about the chaga tea / latte (a mushroom that reportedly has a powerful antioxidant and healing effect), but didn't get to try any of their drinks this time around. All in all, we enjoyed our meal, but we weren't necessarily blown away by it either. It is also a bit off the beaten path and takes some effort to get here, so I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back here too often, but when I do, the curry noodle udon is next on my list to try! read more

Kululu Cafe - Tuna trio! Tuna, toro and spicy tuna - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

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Outstanding! Fresh and delicious! We were pleasantly surprised to find authentic Japanese food so close to the Squamish Estuary. Highly recommend. read more

Stopped in to try this place out... Incredibly fresh and delicious food and drinks.. check it out! read more

Kululu Cafe - Tuna Tataki Poké bowl - Japanese Near Me - Squamish, British Columbia

Best Poke bowl in BC! Tuna and Salmon bowl was excellent! Easy ride from the Sea to Sky Gonfola! read more

I recently visited Kululu on a suggestion from a friend who had recently visited this lovely restaurant. I was greeted by their friendly staff, who were more than happy to give me suggestions on what to eat. I am a very indecisive person, so I found this quite helpful :) I had the Tuna Poke Bowl. They make the food right in front of you. You might have to wait a little bit, but it is definitely worth the wait. The ingredients were super fresh and the sauce wasn't too salty like some poke sauces can be. Definitely would recommend this place if you're looking for a light lunch with super fresh ingredients. read more

Excellent food. Had the salmon bowls and they were fantastic. Service was lovely. Go for it.

Perfect lunch, perfect place and perfect music after a hike on top of Sea-to-Sky Gondola in Sqwamish!

First time. Dropped in for lunch. Very friendly staff with a casual inviting atmosphere. Counter service with table delivery. I tried sashimi, a green salad, gomae, and tea. The salad construction was excellent with high quality mixed greens. The miso dressing on the salad was fabulous. The gomae dressing was very well done and on par with high end sushi restaurants. The sashimi was of good quality but unremarkable. Located in Valleycliffe Squamish just a short jag of the highway. High quality, carefully prepared and flavourful with really friendly service. A must try. I will definitely be back! read more

Delicious, fresh, healthy, organic food, love all the rice bowls and poké! Beautiful interior with friendly caring staff. One of my favourite restaurants/cafés in Squamish:) read more

Hmmmm...happiness! My first visit makes me want more. Excellent, fresh and creative Japanese food is incredible, and the tuna tataki is outstanding. I can hardly wait for a cold and rainy Squamish day to try one of their hot noodle dishes. read more

Very delicious vegan items! I thought their miso soup was some of the best I've ever tasted - I think it might have been the daikon? Can't believe it took us this long to eat there - will definitely go again! read more

Simple, homestyle Japanese fare.... this place is the best!! I am so happy to have this lovely restaurant/cafe in my neigbourhood. Today I was hideously sick with a cold... stuffy nose, sore throat, feeling generally awful and like going back to bed.... after having the Deluxe Udon bowl I felt fully healed. The broth is perfect, and the bowl is full of nutritious food (mushrooms, chicken, soft-boiled egg, tofu, greens). This place also has excellent coffee, sweets and sandwiches. I have also brought my kids here and they enjoyed the kids' specials, which are udon or rice bowls with edamame and apple slices on the side. read more

Wow! The food here is outstanding, and the service is great. Food comes fast and it's better than you could imagine. The poke bowls are amazing and the udon noodles are great. If you ever have the time I strongly recommend picking up a quick amazing dish! read more